3Com HomeConnect 3CP4130, User Manual

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Bridging Mode
Getting Started
Using your modem
Advanced
Operations
General Information
Troubleshooting
FAQs
Congratulations!
You are installed in Bridging Mode. Your connection is "always on".
You have successfully installed your 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Dual Link. The
Dual Link provides a
flexible mechanism to link multiple computers to each other and to
the Internet.
Your modem has the ability to support several ADSL service models. Your modem has
been installed to support the Bridging mode. In the Bridging mode your connection to
the Internet is always on. After modem installation, you configure your PCs as directed
by your Internet Service Provider. This typically means that you will configure the
TCP/IP protocol parameters on each local PC according to specific instructions from your
service provider.
To find out more about configuring additional PCs, click here.
The modem installation procedure you have completed installed a program group on your
hard drive. This
program group provides shortcuts to:
Access the modem for diagnostics, monitoring your connection and upgrading your
modem software. For the most part, you should not have to directly access your
modem.
1.
View this online guide . 2.
Install the Instant Update package which allows you to automatically obtain
software updates for your modem over the Internet.
3.
Uninstall the modem program group from your hard drive. 4.